University Of Maryland, College Park
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Maryland, College Park, explained in plain language.
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Peers step in: new approach aims to keep opioid patients in treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether counseling sessions led by trained peers (people with their own recovery experience) could help low-income minority patients in Baltimore stay on their prescribed medication for opioid addiction. The program focused on building positive daily routines an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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Can an online tool teach kids to be more inclusive?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a web-based school program called 'Developing Inclusive Youth' to see if it could reduce prejudice and increase friendships among different groups of children. Over 880 students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades used the online tool and had classroom discussions for e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Doctors' gut feelings: does race or a hobby sway heart risk calls?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how doctors judge a patient's risk of a serious heart event. Researchers surveyed 300 heart, emergency, and hospital doctors, asking them to assess fictional patient profiles. The study checked if factors like a patient's race, gender, or personal h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC